diagnostic radiographer

Diagnostic radiographers plan, prepare and perform diagnostic imaging examinations and post processing, with a wide range of equipment and techniques using X-rays, strong magnetic fields or Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and high frequency sound (Ultrasound).

Alternative Labels

diagnostic imaging radiographer

diagnostic imaging radiology technologist

diagnostic radiography practitioner

diagnostic radiography technician

expert diagnostic radiographer

practitioner of diagnostic radiography

radiologic technologist

senior diagnostic radiographer

specialist diagnostic radiographer

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

adhere to organisational code of ethics apply context specific clinical competences apply medical imaging techniques apply organisational techniques apply radiation protection procedures apply radiological health sciences assess radiation response calculate exposure to radiation communicate in healthcare comply with legislation related to health care comply with quality standards related to healthcare practice contribute to continuity of health care deal with emergency care situations determine imaging techniques to be performed determine medical images' diagnostic suitability determine patient's exposure factors empathise with the healthcare user ensure compliance with radiation protection regulations ensure safety of healthcare users evaluate delivery of radiation treatment follow clinical guidelines interact with healthcare users listen actively maintain imaging equipment manage healthcare users' data manage radiology information system operate medical imaging equipment perform diagnostic imaging procedures post-process medical images prepare for diagnostic imaging procedures prepare patients for imaging procedures provide psychological support to patients respond to changing situations in health care undertake post-examination activities use treatment verification systems work in multidisciplinary health teams

Essential Knowledge

evidence-based radiography practice first aid health care legislation health care occupation-specific ethics human anatomy human physiology hygiene in a health care setting medical contrast agents medical oncology medical terminology paediatrics pharmaceutical products radiation physics in healthcare radiation protection radiobiology

Optional Skills and Competences

administer contrast media conduct health related research identify progression of disease interpret medical images interpret radiology examinations perform clinical research in radiography perform ultrasound report on radiological examinations use foreign languages for health-related research use foreign languages in patient care

Optional Knowledge

development trends in radiography psychology

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/7d092380-1c2e-48fe-81de-0d191b4e96d6

Status

released

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